Lamentations 3:21-23
“But this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope: The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”
“Every moment of your life is a second chance.” RICK PRICE
Salvation in Christ is a clear mark that God does indeed give man a second chance in life. He offered up His only Son- Jesus Christ- for the forgiveness of our sins. ( 1 Peter 2:24). Jesus died to offer humanity a second chance at life with God. This is what is called GRACE
Billy Graham said…
“God is the God of the second chance—and the hundredth chance, and the thousandth chance! No matter how rebellious and sinful we’ve been, He always stands ready to forgive us and welcome us home if we truly repent and commit our lives to Jesus Christ.”
In our daily living, no one is perfect and we all make mistakes. That said, it doesn’t have to be the end of the world. If you make a mistake, you can correct your mistake and move on. Mistakes are drafts of the final version, they are life lessons you pick as you go through this life. If you fail at what you are doing, you can still raise up and do it again.
Second chances are basically new opportunities that life avails to us and we should take advantage of them. The only problem comes when somebody gives up on themselves and writes themselves off. Everybody else can give up on you BUT NEVER EVER give up on yourself. If God does not give up on you, never give up on yourself.
The Bible says in Ecclesiastes 9:4, “For to him that is joined to all the living there is hope: for a living dog is better than a dead lion.”
Maybe you have thought that your life was over, but if you are reading this, your being here today is enough proof that life gives us second chances. There is hope for you. God is actually telling you that He is not done with you yet.
Today is a second chance to make better of what you failed yesterday. There is nothing like failure in life; only lessons learned, sometimes the hard, painful, bitter way. Decide that you will give it a second chance and then with what you now know, determine to make the situation better.
If you read the story of the prodigal son in Luke 15:11-32, you will see that in verse 17, the Bible says he came to his senses and decided to return home.
That is exactly what we are being called to do, to come to our senses and realize that where we are, or what we are doing is not right. After realizing this , then go ahead and make amends with God, with yourself and others depending on what the circumstances are.
If you have not been reconciled to God, then open up your life to Him and invite Jesus to be your Lord and your savior. Click here to receive Jesus into your life.
Before I formed you in the womb I knew you; Before you were born I sanctified you; I ordained you a prophet to the nations.”
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.
I know you maybe saying to yourself, “if only I got a second chance, I will do this and that.” You even prayed and told God, “if you get me out of this jail and give me a second chance, I will do this and that.” God has answered your prayer.
Why? Because He hears and answers our prayers.
SO WHAT DO YOU NEED TO DO NOW......
The first time you failed was an opportunity to learn.
God's people are to offer second chance opportunities because they have each been given the ultimate second chance in Christ.
That’s why we all need God.
It’s a new day for you and the Bible says the “mercies of the Lord are new each morning.”
You must determine within yourself that Something will change in your life.
It would be very unfortunate if you continue to live the kind of life that you were living before.
That would be the greatest mockery to God and though God is merciful, He is also a jealous God and can display fierce anger.